Question 1

could taking 40+ benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause a positive for benzodiazepines in a urine test?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: They are made of totally different chemicals even though either can make you drowsy.

Question 2

i took a urine drug testing for pre employment. about 12 hrs before i took two 50 mg of diphenhydramine sleep aid. is this possible to show up false positive?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diphenhydramine can cause false positive for opiates and others, results will not confirm on GC/MS.

Question 3

can diphenhyrdramine hcl 25 mg antihistamine cause a positive urine test?

Accepted Answer

For antihistamine: Diphenhydramine is commonly called Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and used as a sleep aid and for treatment of allergies.  It should not lead to a positive illicit drug urine test.  If urine is testing for antihistamines, it will be positive.

Question 4

i have a question about diphenhydramines ?

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Ask away: If you have a question about diphenhydramines, this site would  be a good place to find the answer.  Your next step would be to ask the question.

Question 5

is 150 mg of diphenhydramine okay?

Accepted Answer

too much: This is too much diphenhydramine, you should not take such high doses before checking with a doctor or guided by a doctor.

Question 6

is 75mg of diphenhydramine an overdose?

Accepted Answer

75mg diphenhydramine: Is larger than a single dose should be for an adult or child. So it is technically an overdose. Normal doses for a child may be 75 to 150mg per day in divided dose or 150 to 300 mg per day in a divided dose for an adult. Are you considering taking an overdose?  If you are -please have a friend or relative take you to the nearest er or call 911. With help your life and problems can improve.

Question 7

is taking 300mg of diphenhydramine bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Too high dose: Normal adult dose is 50 -100 mg, 300 mg is  way too much.

Question 8

i accidentally took 100mg of diphenhydramine hci. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

OK: Yes, you will be ok but certainly not recommended.

Question 9

is diphenhydramine hc1 50 addictive?

Accepted Answer

No: Diphenhydramine helps restless and anxiety through it's antihistamine activity, much like vistaril (hydroxyzine). It is not addictive, but if you are taking it several times daily you could find yourself having some withdrawal symptoms like runny nose.

Question 10

could diphenhydramine make you itchy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can be allergic to it.

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Could taking 40+ benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause a positive for benzodiazepines in a urine test?

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Can diphenhyrdramine hcl 25 mg antihistamine cause a positive urine test?

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I have a question about diphenhydramines ?

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Is 150 mg of diphenhydramine okay?

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Is 75mg of diphenhydramine an overdose?

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Is taking 300mg of diphenhydramine bad for you?

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